Join us August 22-24 for MLH Hackcon 2025!

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Join Hundreds of Hackathon Organizers.

Hackcon brings together 300+ hackathon organizers and campus tech leaders for two days of interactive sessions on community building, event planning, and the hacker experience. Come for the learning, stay for the camp activities!

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Why Attend Hackcon?

Meet Community Leaders

Hackcon is a unique opportunity to meet like-minded individuals from across the country. It’s where friendships are formed, partnerships are started, and tech leaders meet all together in-person one last time before they go off into the real world.

Learn from the Best

There is no better place to learn how to organize a hackathon and run a community on campus. At Hackcon, you’ll have the chance to meet like-minded individuals and hear from the most experienced leaders in our community.

Enjoy the Great Outdoors

Unplug from your devices and enjoy the beautiful scenery of upstate New York. Enjoy a range of fun outdoor activities like swimming, s’mores, and tie dye! By the end of the event, you’ll feel relaxed and recharged for the new school year.

Where Is Hackcon?

Join us at Camp Pontiac

Located in Copake, New York, Camp Pontiac is an active summer camp that becomes the venue for Hackcon. This scenic location creates the perfect atmosphere for community talks, discussion groups, and lasting friendships.

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Hackcon is the only conference where hackathon organizers and hacker community leaders can come together, learn from each other, and build relationships.

This is a unique opportunity to meet community leaders in person.

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What Attendees Say

“One of the most powerful impressions that persisted after my first Hackcon was a feeling of community.”
Thao Bach
Lead Organizer, Hack Holyoke
I and the rest of the DubHacks team had an incredible time. Learned some new things and really enjoyed meeting so many other organizers, especially the newer hackathons and first-time organizers. Always humbled to be a part of this community, thanks for such a fantastic weekend!
Navid
Dubhacks
The knowledge and friendships we gained from Hackcon will help us all throughout our professional and personal lives, and we are extremely thankful for the opportunity.
Organizer
BrickHack and WiCHacks
“One of the most powerful impressions that persisted after my first Hackcon was a feeling of community.”
Thao Bach
Lead Organizer, Hack Holyoke
I and the rest of the DubHacks team had an incredible time. Learned some new things and really enjoyed meeting so many other organizers, especially the newer hackathons and first-time organizers. Always humbled to be a part of this community, thanks for such a fantastic weekend!
Navid
Dubhacks
The knowledge and friendships we gained from Hackcon will help us all throughout our professional and personal lives, and we are extremely thankful for the opportunity.
Organizer
BrickHack and WiCHacks
“One of the most powerful impressions that persisted after my first Hackcon was a feeling of community.”
Thao Bach
Lead Organizer, Hack Holyoke
I and the rest of the DubHacks team had an incredible time. Learned some new things and really enjoyed meeting so many other organizers, especially the newer hackathons and first-time organizers. Always humbled to be a part of this community, thanks for such a fantastic weekend!
Navid
Dubhacks
The knowledge and friendships we gained from Hackcon will help us all throughout our professional and personal lives, and we are extremely thankful for the opportunity.
Organizer
BrickHack and WiCHacks
“One of the most powerful impressions that persisted after my first Hackcon was a feeling of community.”
Thao Bach
Lead Organizer, Hack Holyoke
I and the rest of the DubHacks team had an incredible time. Learned some new things and really enjoyed meeting so many other organizers, especially the newer hackathons and first-time organizers. Always humbled to be a part of this community, thanks for such a fantastic weekend!
Navid
Dubhacks
The knowledge and friendships we gained from Hackcon will help us all throughout our professional and personal lives, and we are extremely thankful for the opportunity.
Organizer
BrickHack and WiCHacks

Sponsor Hackcon

Hackcon is proudly supported by these sponsors who have been supporting the hackathon community since the earliest days.

Want to support the hacker community?

Hackcon is a great opportunity for your company to engage with student leaders in the hacker community and for student leaders to connect with companies excited about hackers and hackathons.

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